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How to get fromFullerton to Santa Monica Pierby train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Fullerton to Santa Monica Pier by train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 45m
    $12–14

  2. Drive  38.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fullerton to Santa Monica Piercar car 38.7 mi
    44 min
    $8–11

  3. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    2h 36m
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fullerton to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 38.7 mi
    44 min
    $140–170

  5. Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    2h 40m
    $15–23

  6. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    2h 44m

Fullerton to Santa Monica Pier by train, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Broadway / Ocean via Los Angeles and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2h 44m.

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